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RAREST OF THE COLT "SNAKE GUNS:" COBRA, .38 SPEC., 5" BARREL VENEZUELA POLICE MARKED
Guns International #: 102651519 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Colt Revolvers - Cobra - .38 Special Revolvers
Seller's Information
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Seller: goodmanguns
Company: William T. Goodman
Member Since: 10/16/15
First Name: William
Last Name: Goodman
State: Montana
Zip: 59715
Country: United States
Phone: (406) 587-3131
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 48
Total Number of Listings: 3299
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: checks, cashiers/bank check, money order
Description:
ONE OF THE ABSOLUTE RAREST OF THE COLT "SNAKE GUNS" IS THIS COBRA, .38 SPECIAL WITH 5" BARREL AND VENEZUELA POLICE MARKINGS, #770XX LW, MADE 1958! The standard barrel length for the .38 Special Cobra was 2" (the .22 LR model was standard with 3") and anything longer than this is quite scarce. According to the excellent book SEVEN SERPENTS The History of Colt's Snake Guns by Gurney Brown, the First Issue Cobras were offered with barrel lengths of "...2, 3, 4, or possibly 5 inch in .38 special only." He further rates rarity of the Cobra variations 1-5 with 5 being the most rare. The 5" barrel is listed as a "5+" rarity (the only variation to have a "+" after it). This example has checkered walnut grips without the Colt medallion and appear original as they fit perfectly and have the correct checkering pattern- perhaps this Venezuela contract revolvers had grips that didn't have the medallions? The left side of the frame below the cylinder release has the Venezuela crest stamping. The backstrap is stamped "POLICIA DEL DISTRITO FEDERAL" and the butt has the number "189" stamped. The barrel has the standard Colt address stamping on the right side and "COBRA" over "38 SPECIAL CTG." on the right side. The allow frame retains fine black with edgee wear and obvious light rub marks from holster carry. The barrel blue is thinned a little with some holster wear on the sides toward the muzzle. There are some tiny stampings under the barrel above the ejector rod that are indecipherable that may be some kind of import markings- only visible by opening the cylinder. Exc. cylinder blue with only some light edge wear. Tight action and exc. bright bore. Unaltered front sight. One of the rarest of the Post War Colts! The most advanced Colt collections lack a 5" barrel Cobra!
Price: $1,895.00
Curio/Relic: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .38 Special
Manufacturer: COLT
Model: COBRA
Serial Number: 77XXX LW
Barrel Length: 5
Condition: FINE
Bore Condition: EXCELLENT